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Another UK travel company won’t sell tickets to SeaWorld

John Gregory
07/16/2019
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“It is disappointing to see Virgin Holidays succumb to pressure from animal activists who mislead and manipulate marine mammal science to advance their agendas,” said Chris Dold, chief zoological officer for SeaWorld.

SeaWorld whale death draws animal rights protests

John Gregory
01/28/2019
SeaWorld/Busch
Kayla, a 30-year-old female orca at SeaWorld Orlando, died Monday morning after a short illness, the theme park announced. According to SeaWorld, Kayla began showing “signs of discomfort” on Saturday, with her... Read More

SeaWorld warns about orca decline

Terry Roen
10/10/2017
SeaWorld/Busch
A wild juvenile orca has died from malnutrition, bringing the Southern Resident pod down to 76 whales, two lower than the number that landed them on the Endangered Species list in 2001. The news prompted a pre... Read More

PETA protestors charged with trespassing at SeaWorld’s Aquatica

Terry Roen
08/02/2017
SeaWorld/Busch
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Five PETA protestors in black-and-white wetsuits were charged with trespassing Wednesday at SeaWorld's Aquatica. The protesters chose the height of the summer tourist season to beach themselves at the Orlando ... Read More

SeaWorld introduces an up-close killer whale tour

Terry Roen
07/11/2017
SeaWorld/Busch
SeaWorld Orlando announced Tuesday that guests can pay extra to take a Killer Whale Up-Close Tour. The new 60-minute tour includes an educational spiel from killer whale trainers, meeting the whales and a pers... Read More

Last killer whale born in captivity expected to arrive soon

Terry Roen
03/13/2017
SeaWorld/Busch
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The last killer whale born at a SeaWorld theme park is expected to arrive any day now. Takara, the matriarch of the SeaWorld San Antonio orca pod, is pregnant and due in just over a month. This is the 25-yea... Read More

SeaWorld Entertainment’s revenue and attendance drop

Terry Roen
02/21/2017
SeaWorld/Busch
The CEO of SeaWorld Entertainment told investors Tuesday to expect a potential debt refinancing after reporting a drop in both revenue and attendance in 2016. The announcement came after the company released... Read More

First SeaWorld park without orcas to open in Abu Dhabi

Terry Roen
12/13/2016
SeaWorld/Busch
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment announced Tuesday they will help develop a theme park in Abu Dhabi that will showcase animal conservation. It will be the first SeaWorld park to open without killer whales. T... Read More

SeaWorld cuts prices on Black Friday

Terry Roen
11/21/2016
SeaWorld/Busch
SeaWorld Orlando is slashing its ticket prices on Black Friday, the second time this year the theme park has offered reduced admission. Calling the sale “Blue Friday,” SeaWorld is offering “ocean-deep discount... Read More

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